However, it will be their last as they are set to be replaced by new actors in upcoming seasons as their characters age.

Foy, however, is relieved, explaining: "That's not a shock – we always knew when we signed up to it, and not to be funny but it's also a real plus.

"As an actor there's nothing worse than the sound of 'seven years'. I'm sure to some people it sounds amazing but to us it's like, seven years of playing the same person? And this is a tough job, you know?"